This book, Rational Horse Shoeing, by Wildair, published by Wynkoop and Hallenback, copyright 1873..was a sales promotional book by the Goodenough Horseshoe Mfg Company of Berkeley New York, promoting their Goodenough horse shoes...book contains 8 chapters & final observations with illustrations...

hard back cover is nice for its age with minimal soiling, corner bumps with wear, top & bottom spine shelf wear...spine is strong, book is solid, all pages attached....book is complete, contains 49 pages...interior pages are nice, very few small foxing spots, light age toning, no tears or creasing noted...book measures 6 3/4" X 4 3/4"....great book to add to your collection..